48% match
For Gold tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Alignment8%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Venango Valley Inn & Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
196
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
Venango Valley Inn & Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Venango Valley Inn & Golf Course, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 27%Scoring 23%Accuracy 16%Aim 15%Precision 15%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
18.8
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Venango Valley Inn & Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Venango Valley Inn & Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
venangovalley@gmail.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
Course Description
Venango Valley Inn and Golf Course is a family-owned, public 18-hole golf course with a driving range and on-site dining located in Venango, Pennsylvania along the banks of French Creek. The facility offers golf courses, dining experiences in two settings, banquets and events, and hosts golf outings in a rural foothills area south of Lake Erie. It emphasizes Pennsylvania heritage and hospitality with historic clubhouse dining rooms and a newer dining area overlooking the course.
golf course • golf driving range • golf outings • banquets • dining room • historic clubhouse • public golf • lake erie region • frenc h creek • pennsylvania hospitality • family-owned • golf membership • event hosting • banquet facilities
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Paul Erath
Opened
1968
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⭐4.8(511 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Venango Valley Inn & Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This par four loaded layout delivers nonstop tee-to-green tests with front and back mirroring in challenge, while ending par fives ramp up trouble for wayward play.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 706058 yards5539 metersCR 73.2Bogey 101.2Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 50.7 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 50.5 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 1 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 17 | — | 2 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 396 | 156 | 349 | 302 | 355 | 351 | 337 | 311 | 466 | 3023 | 419 | 180 | 395 | 139 | 393 | 505 | 182 | 314 | 508 | 3035 | 6058 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 706318 yards5777 metersCR 74.7Bogey 103.5Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 51.8 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 51.7 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 1 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 17 | — | 2 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 414 | 173 | 364 | 319 | 362 | 365 | 349 | 324 | 480 | 3150 | 434 | 188 | 408 | 154 | 408 | 535 | 197 | 325 | 519 | 3168 | 6318 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705554 yards5079 metersCR 70.4Bogey 97.0Slope 113
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 48.7 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.3 · Slope 113
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 1 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 17 | — | 2 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 366 | 139 | 334 | 260 | 312 | 317 | 337 | 270 | 452 | 2787 | 348 | 170 | 380 | 126 | 374 | 485 | 173 | 255 | 456 | 2767 | 5554 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Venango Valley Inn & Golf Course
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile45% match
For Gold tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
59% match
For Gold tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
66% match
For Gold tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment25%
Scoring23%
Aim21%
14 Week Flagship Program for Venango Valley Inn & Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Venango Valley Inn & Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Land it softly with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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44% match
For Gold tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
56% match
For Gold tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP8 drills
Trajectory29%
Precision22%
Scoring17%
77% match
For Gold tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
Accuracy16%
42% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
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Get Started75% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring21%
Alignment19%
77% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy19%
Precision12%
66% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring19%
Alignment16%
76% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring20%
Alignment13%
66% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Scoring23%
Alignment14%
76% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring20%
Accuracy18%
Aim15%
77% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Precision17%
69% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
53% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment27%
Accuracy27%
45% match
For Blue tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim33%
Scoring27%
Alignment25%
66% match
For Blue tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Aim19%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started56% match
For Blue tees
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Aim22%
Precision21%
Dispersion20%
55% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
61% match
For Blue tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
47% match
For Blue tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory18%
45% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
62% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Aim26%
Alignment13%
72% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy17%
72% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
49% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy31%
Alignment16%
51% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Aim20%
Alignment15%
56% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Alignment25%
Scoring25%
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Get Started68% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy21%
Scoring17%
75% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
58% match
For Blue tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring19%
Alignment16%
61% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision27%
Dispersion17%
71% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min21 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Scoring20%
Distance Control15%
69% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control18%
Scoring13%
41% match
For White tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
55% match
For White tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
45% match
For White tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP4 drills
Trajectory29%
Mechanics23%
Precision21%
57% match
For White tees
Land softly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
45% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started68% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment26%
Scoring18%
79% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring17%
Accuracy15%
66% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment16%
Accuracy15%
61% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment27%
Aim23%
Scoring20%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Venango Valley Inn & Golf Course
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Venango Valley Inn & Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Venango Valley Inn & Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Venango Valley Inn & Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Venango Valley Inn & Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 122.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 74.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Venango Valley Inn & Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5936 yards. The back tees extend to 6318.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Venango Valley Inn & Golf Course?
With a course rating of 74.7 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Venango Valley Inn & Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6318.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Venango Valley Inn & Golf Course and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Venango Valley Inn & Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 6318.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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